At least week’s NFL draft combine, former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield was one of four signal callers to interview with the New York Jets.

If the Jets fail to sign Kirk Cousins in free agency, Mayfield is squarely in play for New York with the No. 6 pick in the upcoming 2018 NFL draft. With a couple of weeks until Mayfield visits team facilities, the 2017 Heisman Trophy winner found himself in New Jersey on Friday night to collect the Maxwell award, an award given to the nation’s best college football player.

“The meeting went well,” Mayfield said of the Jets at a news conference before being honored. “Went smooth, watched some more film. Sat down and got to know them a little bit more. Talked through some ball, getting to know them at a personal level so they know what they are getting. Think it went well.”

Given his eccentric personality, Mayfield would welcome the intense spotlight that comes with playing in the New York media market.

“I’d love to be drafted anywhere honestly, but to be able to play on a New York team — the spotlight, the pressure, I think that’s something I’d really enjoy,” Mayfield said. “Having to live up to a high standard, I love setting expectations and standards high so that’s two spots that’d fit me well.”

As previously mentioned, the Jets will get a chance to sit down with Mayfield again soon, as they’ve arranged for a pre-draft visit to team facilities. New York will also fly out to Oklahoma to watch Mayfield throw in a private workout.

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